Colmcille Press
Publishing house in northwest Ireland, celebrating 1500 years of great writing from Derry and Donegal. Gaeilge agus fáilte.
SUMMER 2025: The Handy Wee Guide to Derry (digital edition) is available for just a quid from: colmcillepress.com
- Reposted by Colmcille PressIf you haven't yet discovered Neil Hegarty @neilhegarty.bsky.social, then I am here to tell you that you are missing out on one of our most, if not the most, brilliant writers there is. I am simply awestruck by his work. Seriously, get your hands on these materpieces! You'll thank me later!
- Reposted by Colmcille PressVery much looking forward to this conversation in Banbridge Town Hall with Prof John Doyle DCU. A good moment for serious evidence-based reflection on a better way forward for our shared island.
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- Reposted by Colmcille PressDerry's Malvern Writers to launch inspiring new book 'Telling Stories'
- A lot of new followers or users of Bluesky might find this useful: go.bsky.app/N4TnmPLat://did:plc:4hv2deprg543wa2rn7nobdg7/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lazk4d5zsg2w
- Reposted by Colmcille PressNollaig na mBan shona daoibh! 👯🍸🎄
- Reposted by Colmcille PressNumber of schools in County Derry to close tomorrow due to adverse weather
- Reposted by Colmcille PressThank you to all who have helped and supported our campaigns over the past year. We look forward to continued success in 2026. www.colmcillepress.com/post/derry-u...
- Reposted by Colmcille PressBye bye Bluesky. Closing down for Christmas. Have a good one.
- Leagan álainn agus uathúil Éireannach agus Gearmánach den charúl Nollag is cáiliúla ar domhan. Beautiful, unique version of Silent Night, in Irish and German, by Risteard Mac Gabhann. For full lyrics, Irish, German & English, and some history of the song: www.colmcillepress.com/post/ceacht-...
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- Reposted by Colmcille Press‘Ireland finds itself in the company of the United Kingdom, its nearest neighbour. But it also sees the State allied, amongst others, with Hungary and other states where atavistic nationalism holds sway.’ www.irishtimes.com/opinion/edit...
- Nollaig Shona Daoibh! Signed books from Derry - the perfect Christmas present.. colmcillepress.com/so/ebPi8Vxoi...
- 'What unfolds is a finely-wrought portrait of survival, memory and the long reverberations of institutional trauma.' Terrific piece on Conor Bowman's new fiction The Half Life of Edith Hopkins, centred on the Tuam Mother & Baby Home, in today's @irishnews.com. www.irishnews.com/life/barrist...
- Tá muid an-bhródúil as ár nduaiseanna ó Ghlór na nGael. Maith sibh.
- Reposted by Colmcille PressGlór na nGael article explores the advantages and benefits of bilingualism
- Many hanks to the Derry Journal for this feature on our quiz book. There are, of course, rounds in it about the North West media: 'What infamous Derry Journal columnist was interviewed by the BBC wearing a paper bag over his head to disguise his identity...?' www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...
- Great chat with quiz legends Brian Mullen and Martin Bradley on BBC Radio Foyle's Mark Patterson Show at lunchtime. For many years, quizzes were the only entertainment in Derry, providing their own drama, casualties, and deathbed confessions... www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
- Reposted by Colmcille Presswww.irishnews.com/opinion/tom-... My column in today’s @irishnews.com online and in the shops.
- Launching, singing and signing... Pre-Christmas diary date for @mor_rath. www.colmcillepress.com/post/pre-chr...
- Terrific interview by in today's @belfasttelegraph.co.uk with barrister Conor Bowman, whose fiction collection focusing on the Tuam Mother & Baby Home is being launched in Derry next week. Conor will be at the Hive Studios, Ráth Mór at 5.30om on December 5. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/books/b...
- Fresh off the boat! The Handy Wee Derry Quiz Book - a perfect stocking filler - has landed back from the printers in record time and will be in the shops over the next few days. Copies available now from: www.colmcillepress.com/product-page...
- Reposted by Colmcille PressUlster University attempted to tell the British government today that Derry - a city more than twice the size of Dundalk - wasn’t fit to run its own university. It is time to end UU’s tenure in Derry so we can develop honest and open partnerships with reputable institutions.
- Reposted by Colmcille PressWell done Mike Kane MP for raising the two Royal Irish Academy reports on the need for an independent North West university at the Commons Select Committee this morning. UU clearly very rattled - but their attempts to rubbish the island's top academics and Derry civic society aren't fooling anyone.
- Reposted by Colmcille Presswww.irishnews.com/opinion/tom-... My column in today’s @irishnews.com online and in the shops
- Terrific launch for Felicity McCall’s short story collection. www.colmcillepress.com/post/full-ho...
- Reposted by Colmcille PressIN PICTURES: Derry author Felicity McCall launches new book 'What We Did on Our Holidays'
- Foghlaim Gaeilge trí sheanamhráin/Learning Irish through old songs. Ceacht 5 le fáil anois ar/Lesson 6 up now on: www.colmcillepress.com/post/ceacht-...
- Quick reminder of today's launch, 2pm at Derry Central Library. Jim Simpson (True Colours) will be chairing proceedings - arrive early to get a seat! Meabhrúchán gairid faoin seoladh inniu. Beidh Jim Simpson i gceannas ar na himeachtaí - bígí ann go luath le suíochán a fháil.
- Final book of the year away to the printers this morning. In the shops December 1.
- B'fhéidir gur dhúirt muid cheana é, ach is iontach an rud é dúiseacht i dtír inar féidir leat a bheith bródúil as d’Uachtarán. May have said it before, but it's great to wake up in a country where you can be proud of your President. *Clúdach iontach ar imeachtaí an lae inné ar @nuachttg4.bsky.social
- Reposted by Colmcille PressAudio version of Dave Duggan’s Journeywork – a creative life available in time for Christmas
- Reposted by Colmcille PressAll set to chair Out on the Page, discussing queer visibility in writing and publishing, as part of Dublin Book Festival. With thanks to @eatthestorms.com for devising such an excellent event. @dublinbookfest.bsky.social
- Reposted by Colmcille PressConcerns raised for missing Derry man
- Reposted by Colmcille PressI'm coming to the end of my Paris writing residency at the Centre Culturel Irlandais (CCI). It has been such a stimulating month: a time of focused thinking and writing, great conversations, cultural abundance, and new friendships. Thanks to all at the CCI and the Embassy of Ireland in Paris.
- Reposted by Colmcille PressTributes to Derry photographer & writer Hugh Gallagher. Very sorry to report this. A great friend of the Derry Journal, legendary documenter of Derry - Creggan especially - as it was and is, & all round sound skin. RIP Hugh. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann
- Legendary Derry photographer and writer Hugh Gallagher, RIP. www.colmcillepress.com/post/hugh-ga...
- Excellent column by Pat McArt in today’s @irishnews.com. Many thanks for the mention of @paulgosling1.bsky.social’s book A New Ireland: A Five Year Review.
- Author and statesman Pat Bradley dies aged 90.
- In the first of a new series of podcasts from Colmcille Press, Felicity McCall talks about her new short story collection What We Did on Our Holidays.
- Authors to give talks at the Allingham Arts Festival, the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Festival and the Frances Brown Literary Festival.
- Reposted by Colmcille PressOPINION: The North West must be part of the New Ireland debate in its own right www.derryjournal.com/news/politic...
- Díospóireacht uachtaránachta á reáchtáil ag Cló Cholmcille:
- Colmcille Press to host presidential debate at St Columb’s Hall on October 8.
- Reposted by Colmcille Press'A New Ireland - Five Year Review' discussion at Derry Féile
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- Reposted by Colmcille PressSpecial guest Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald arrived at North West Regional College today to meet and chat with students receiving their results. More pictures at derryjournal.com
- Reposted by Colmcille Press9 photographs from Richard McAuley and Paul Gosling book launches at Derry Féile 2025
- Reposted by Colmcille Presswww.irishnews.com/opinion/tom-... my column on The Liberator in today’s @irishnews.com online and in the shops.
- Reposted by Colmcille PressIN PICTURES: Launch of debut novel by Derry author and lawyer Ciarán McGonagle
- Reposted by Colmcille PressConstitutional change on our shared island has the potential to be genuinely transformative for the people of Derry. Learn more about the opportunities at this discussion in August. Everyone welcome.
- Reposted by Colmcille PressAlt iontach le @jackmaciomhair.bsky.social san @anpaipear.bsky.social inniu. Excellent article on Dublin's £40m investment in Magee. @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social must set up an Oversight Commission to protect this. We also must ensure bilingual signage is erected across the campus immediately.
- Reposted by Colmcille PressVery much enjoyed my conversation with Eoin McNamee at Cairde in sunny Sligo last night. And thanks to a great audience.
- Reposted by Colmcille PressUU’s trip to the US cost more than Stormont’s. Its spending - all centred on trying to make its white elephant Belfast campus viable - is out of control. @RIAdawson has twice now demanded a Scrutiny Commission. It’s time to act, Minister Archibald. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/educati...
- A few pictures of @paulgosling1.bsky.social’s recent launch.
- ‘For many close observers, abolition of Stormont is the single most attractive element of Irish unity.’ @paulgosling1.bsky.social writes about his new book in today’s @irishtimes.com.
- Reposted by Colmcille Press175 years ago this month Derry voted to found its own university, and Belfast attempted to steal it for itself. Via @colmcille.bsky.social
- Reposted by Colmcille PressSadness as death of Fr Oliver Crilly announced
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- Referendum expert Professor John Doyle will be at Rath Mor tonight for this launch, chaired by Catherine Pollock. @paulgosling1.bsky.social's third volume in this series looks at the practical realities of reuniting the island. A how-to rather than a 'why/why' not manual. Doors open at 6.45pm.
- Reposted by Colmcille PressHigh Court quashes decision to proceed with A5 road upgrade
- 'New Ireland' will be launched at the Hive Studio, Ráth Mór, next Thursday at 7pm.
- Inniu, léann an t-iar-Aire Gaeltachta, Éamon Ó Cuív, 'Na Gaeil ar an Fharraige' ó Dorn San Aer le Paul Laughlin. Tá brabúis ón leabhar á bhronnadh ar Chumann Faoisimh Leighis na Palaistíne. Today, the former Minister for the Gaeltacht, Éamon Ó Cuív, reads from Paul Laughlin's Dorn San Aer.
- Reposted by Colmcille PressBishop Dónal McKeown accuses Israel of using ‘famine as a weapon of war’ describing its actions in Gaza as ‘genocidal’
- Reposted by Colmcille PressQueen's University Belfast no longer investing in Israeli companies "as of yesterday"
- Reposted by Colmcille PressDerry Death Notices - Wednesday, June 4, 2025
- Reposted by Colmcille Presswww.irishnews.com/opinion/tom-... My column in today’s @irishnews.com online and in the shops.
- A public holiday for Colmcille - across the island - makes perfect sense. Derry, as the original Columban city, needs to be part of this.
- This weekend on Highland Radio's Business Matters programme, @paulgosling1.bsky.social will be talking to presenter Chris Ashmore about his just-published book 'A New Ireland'. The book investigates the economic case for Irish unity and the work needed to prepare for a referendum.
- Visiting northwest Ireland or hosting guests here in Summer 2025? Get your complete 'Handy Wee Guide to Derry' and Inishowen on your phone for just a quid.
- Our weekly reading from Paul Laughlin's poetry collection, Dorn San Aer. Today, it's Siubhán Nic Amhlaoibh from the Derry Cultúrlann. Tá brabúis ón leabhar á bhronnadh ar Chumann Faoisimh Leighis na Palaistíne. Nasc anseo: wix.to/4el7OQ9
- Reposted by Colmcille PressIN PICTURES: Historic Derry Georgian country home 'Prehen House' goes on the market
- Reposted by Colmcille PressMary Murphy: An Appreciation
- Reposted by Colmcille PressWriters Week is coming up at Listowel: and I'll be in conversation with Seán Farrell and June O'Sullivan, and John Patrick McHugh and Lynda Marron, and it'll be great. @writersweek.bsky.social
- Reposted by Colmcille PressZarah Sultana MP to deliver lecture marking 15th anniversary of publication of Saville Report
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